Become A Sponsor for the
St. Paul Terrace Groundbreaking
Thursday, July 30, 2026
2024 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA
50 families. One neighborhood. People over profit.
St. Paul Terrace is returning affordable housing to South Berkeley. Be part of the legacy.
Leather crafting is the practice of making leather into craft objects or works of art, using shaping techniques.
Beautifully crafted leather products.
This is what refusing displacement looks like
For years, South Berkeley residents have been pushed out of their own community — not because they chose to leave, but because staying became impossible. St. Paul A.M.E. Church chose to respond differently. Instead of selling their land to the highest bidder, they partnered with Community Housing Development Corporation, a regional, Black-led nonprofit, to build something permanent: 50 units of 100% affordable housing for the people who belong here.
Beautifully crafted leather products.
On July 30, 2026, that vision breaks ground. Your donation helps fund the groundbreaking ceremony that marks this milestone — and contributes directly to the development costs that close the gap between funding secured and 50 front doors.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Community Pillar —$10,000
Benefits include: Premier logo placement on all event signage, printed materials, and the project webpage; a dedicated speaking opportunity at the groundbreaking ceremony; named recognition in all press releases and media outreach; featured recognition across all social media channels leading up to and following the event; and 7 reserved VIP seats at the ceremony.
Community Builder — $5,000
Benefits include: Logo placement on all event signage, printed materials, and the project webpage; named recognition in press releases and media outreach; social media recognition across all channels; and 4 reserved VIP seats at the ceremony.
Community Champion — $2,000
Benefits include: Logo placement on event signage and printed materials; social media recognition; named recognition in the event program; and 2 reserved seats at the ceremony.
Custom Partnerships Available
Beautifully crafted leather products.
Beautifully crafted leather products.
Who is behind this project
Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC) is a Richmond-based, regional Black-led nonprofit housing developer that has spent decades creating affordable housing opportunities across the Bay Area. Executive Director Donald Gilmore leads the organization’s mission to build communities where everyone has a place to belong.
St. Paul A.M.E. Church of Berkeley, led by Rev. Anthony L. Hughes, MDiv, has served South Berkeley for generations. The church’s decision to contribute its own land to this project is a declaration that community comes before profit — and that faith means showing up for the people who need it most.